Rihanna and A$AP Rocky confirmed in early May 2025, at the Met Gala in New York, that they are expecting their third child together. The very public revelation came as Rihanna debuted her pregnancy on the red carpet, with Rocky co-chairing the event. The couple, already parents to two sons, RZA (born May 2022) and Riot (born August 2023), have expressed joy about growing their family, noting that rituals around motherhood and sibling closeness are increasingly central to their lives. Most recently, Rocky spoke about his third child with Rihanna and mentioned when he’ll allow his kids to listen to their parents’ music. Here’s what he said.

A$AP Rocky will allow his kids to listen to his and Rihanna’s music at any time

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are joyfully growing their family, as they’re already parents to two young sons, RZA, 3, and Riot, 2. The couple has hinted that, just like their first two children, the newest addition’s name will begin with the letter “R,” maintaining the naming tradition they share. Fans have speculated that a baby girl may be arriving, prompted by subtle cues and public appearances, though nothing has been officially confirmed.

In September 2025, Rocky spoke to GQ about fatherhood and expecting baby No. 3. He explained to the interviewer that RZA and Riot still enjoy “childish, musical, kiddie kind of sounds,” though soon enough, they’ll be wondering what Rocky and Rihanna are up to musically.

Rocky spoke about allowing his children to listen to his and Rihanna’s chart-topping beats. The interviewer asked at what age the famous parents will allow their young kids to listen to their music. According to Rocky, he has no age limit.

“Now, if they wanted to,” he responded. However, he noted that his kids “don’t request their parents’ music” just yet. “They can’t even develop the concept of having famous parents at this moment,” he continued. “They don’t have a consciousness of self at the moment, or knowledge itself. Their little brains are still developing, so whenever they’re ready, they can listen to my music. I need them to know Dad is a rockstar, Mommy’s a rockstar. It’s OK.”

A$AP Rocky shared how fatherhood has become his ‘creative process’

A$AP Rocky adores fatherhood, and he can’t wait for his and Rihanna’s third baby to arrive. While speaking on The Run-Through With Vogue in May 2025, he shared how becoming a father has allowed him to improve as a creator.

“Being a father is my creative process now because I just embodied it as a whole,” Rocky shared. “I never really had a role model or just an iconic figure … and I guess I’m that for people, and I didn’t purposely try to do that, but I take it as a badge of honor. I’m so flattered and, you know, just being me, that it can inspire people to actually do something that is considered good, being a present, active father.”

Rihanna said Riot wants to ‘sing’ every morning

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s music roots might already be influencing RZA and Riot’s childhoods. She told Harper’s Bazaar in February 2025 that RZA has qualities of an “empath,” as he already loves music and melody. And Riot “just wants to sing.”

“When he wakes up, he starts to squeal, scream. Not in a crying way. He just wants to sing,” Rihanna said. “And I’m like, ‘OK, here we go!’ He’s my alarm in the morning! He’s not taking no for an answer from anyone. I don’t know where he came from, dude.”

The mogul also noted that while RZA struggled with having a new baby brother, “Riot was understanding that his role was being the little brother.” However, Riot now “knows he’s in charge.” Fans will be interested to see how the boys react to a new baby in the house.

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